Police said four teenagers aged between 13 and 17 were stabbed outside Tenby railway station on Tuesday evening
Police have issued an update after four teenagers were stabbed when “disorder” broke out in a Welsh seaside town. The incident took place outside Tenby railway station late on Tuesday evening, with Dyfed-Powys Police later confirming two males had been arrested.
Video circulating of the violence shows a large group gather on what appears to be one of the platforms, before punches are thrown as a melee breaks out. At one point in the video, a male voice says: “He just stabbed me, he stabbed me.”
On Wednesday afternoon, British Transport Police (BTP) provided an update on the investigation into the incident.
Superintendent Jon Cooze said officers were called to a fight involving a group of youths at Tenby station shortly before 10pm.
Four of the group – aged between 13 and 17 and from the Pembroke area – sustained stab wounds during the incident. They were taken to hospital to be assessed and have since been discharged, he said.
The latest update also confirmed that the two males arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with the incident – a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man – remain in police custody at this time.
The force also said that there will be an increased presence of officers in the area to provide reassurance to passengers. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here
A “thorough” investigation into the full circumstances of what happened is ongoing.
Superintendent Jon Cooze from BTP said in a statement: “We were called to reports of a fight at Tenby station at around 9.50pm last night, involving a group of youths.
“Four of the group – aged between 13 and 17 from the Pembroke area – sustained stab wounds during the violence, and were taken to hospital for assessment.
“Thankfully their injuries are not considered to be life-threatening or life-changing and they have already been discharged from hospital.
“Due to the quick actions of our colleagues at Dyfed Powys Police arriving on scene, a 16-year old boy and a 19-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and remain in police custody.
“We understand the concern an incident of this nature will have caused in the community, and while we believe it to be an isolated incident, passengers will notice an increased presence of officers in the area who are there to provide reassurance.
“We’ve launched a thorough investigation into the full circumstances of the incident and are keeping an open mind as to the background of what has happened. We’re aware of footage circulating online and would ask people not to share this or speculate while detectives concentrate on the investigation.
“Lastly – I’d urge anyone who witnessed what happened or the events leading up to it to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 916 of 07/04/26.”
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555111.
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